Self-Guided Tours of France

Self-Guided Tours of France

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Self-guided tours are a great way to experience multiple towns, cities, and sites around France. The transport systems are good and easy to follow, making the country well-suited for independent touring. Take a choose-your-own-adventure style self-guided cycle tour around the Loire Valley, view famous artwork in the Louvre on your own schedule, or hit up the best gastronomic spots in Lyon and savor the moment. Self-guided tours of France give you structure and organization while still allowing time and space for independence and adventure at affordable rates. It’s the best of both worlds!

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Anonymous | Traveled in October

Arrangements were all in order and hotel /restaurant choices were excellent and as described. The app works well (with the minor caveat that the details of the map disappear when you zoom in too close and when you go off track). We loved our walk on Costa Brava, because we could just focus on walking a truly gorgeous coast without any logistical worry.

Anonymous | Traveled in October

A wonderful trip overall. The accommodation was very good, especially in Lansac with Chistine. With hindsight, even though we are a bike fit couple in our 70s, we would choose the e-bike option for our next trip. More time for leisure en route! The map apps was good but had a couple of false starts while we got used to it. We highly recommend this trip.

Anonymous | Traveled in October

Amazing way to holiday, on a bike - busy but slow paced. The itinerary for each day was a great mix of cycling and activities to do along the way. Plenty of time to enjoy the sights. Loved it being self guided and at our own pace. Easy instructions and maps. Accomodation great.

Anonymous | Traveled in October

We were happy with the choice of historic towns and the characterful hotels. Our luggage was transported efficiently. One of our bikes required some attention, which hampered its rider until picked up and taken to a bike shop where the staff assisted by phone.

Anonymous | Traveled in September

The trip was well organised from the start. The app was excellent and provided all the information that was needed as well as getting us safely from one place to another. The communication with the company was also very good, especially in the planning stages where we amended some of the stays and distances travelled. The variety of accommodation places was interesting and each stay had its own character. Breakfasts did vary a lot, some much better than others.

Anonymous | Traveled in September

Brittany Walled towns was a fantastic trip that everyone in my cycling group enjoyed . The scenery and weather was perfect and adding on our day trip on the ferry to Jersey was fantastic. I had an ebike and Patrick and Ingrid sorted out my mechanical problems by translating the issues to the bike mechanic who fixed them as a priority so i was back on the road quickly. The 2-3 star hotels and breakfasts were perfect for us and our luggage arrived with no problems to our next hotel. Well done to Anthony for helping us co-ordinate all of our trip and plane bookings nothing was too much trouble for him and any questions had a detailed email response very quickly.

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Self-Guided Tours of France

For inspiration, here are our favorite self-guided tours of France:

  • Experience the best of France on an independent tour: Inter-city transport connections in France are generally amazing. Easily check out the culture of Paris, the sunshine beaches of Nice, and the vineyards of Bordeaux all in one self-guided trip. Enjoy exploring these amazing cities at your own pace, all while having your trains and accommodation booked for you in advance.
  • Go on an Independent walking tour to Provence: The Haute Provence region and the Southern Alps are stunning areas for hikers and ramblers looking to embrace the French countryside. On a self-guided tour, get set up with all the navigation tools and have the post-hike accommodation organized in advance. You’ll be left to enjoy the spectacular scenery and landscapes safely and independently.
  • Follow the vineyard trail on a self-guided tour to Burgundy: France is famous for its wine and Burgundy is one of the top winemaking regions in the country. Hike or walk to each stop and enjoy pre-organized tastings and tours before heading to your booked accommodation. No need to think about a designated driver when you can wander from winery to winery!

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Travel experience and benefits of France independent tours

  • Follow a self-guided street food tour in Lyon. You can take your time with the delicious treats on offer.
  • You can take advantage of pre-organized transfers and train tickets. This is a good option if your French language capabilities aren’t amazing or you’re nervous about navigating a foreign public transport network.
  • Save money versus a fully-guided tour; you’re only getting the services of a tour guide or assisted travel company at certain times during your itinerary.
  • Solo travel can be scary, but self-guided tours bridge the gap between guided tours and completely unassisted solo travel.

Tips when doing self-guided tours of France

  • Learn some basic French. You don’t have a guide on hand 24/7 to help you out and not everyone will want to speak English.
  • Make sure you download the maps while you still have WiFi or mobile data. Signals can get spotty and you don’t want to be caught out. Better yet, get a paper map as a backup.
  • France is full of great spots but locals tend to know places that are off the beaten path!
  • Hiking in the mountains can be perilous if you’re not familiar with the area. With GPX maps and emergency support on hand, it gives you peace of mind while you adventure.

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